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Arkansas' governor vetoes the state's anti-trans bill that would have made treatment for trans youth a felony
Gov. Asa Hutchinson called the bill "extreme," an "overreach," and said it would harm trans youth. …
Canela López  Â
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What transition looks like for trans youth, from puberty blockers to gender-affirming surgery
Treatments like puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy, and gender-affirming surgeries are l…
Canela López  Â
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Arkansas' anti-trans bill has set a dangerous precedent, opening the door to transphobia and violence, experts say
"The consequences of this piece of legislation couldn't be more dire," Kate Oakley, Senior Counsel …
Canela López  Â
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The 3 types of treatment trans youth are banned from getting in Arkansas under the new bill
Arkansas is the first US state to pass a bill banning treatment for trans youth. The governor has a…
Canela López  Â
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Why a UK ruling on gender-affirming care for kids could impact youth in the US, threatening access to treatment
The UK High Court ruled people under 16 are too young to consent to gender-affirming care after Kei…
Canela López  Â
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What you should know about puberty blockers, a standard treatment for trans youth
Puberty blockers are a treatment used to block primary sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen …
Canela López  Â
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A transgender teacher in Georgia runs a queer school. Most of her students are trans too, and activism is part of the curriculum.
Thea Canby's unique queer-focused school allows students to go to the statehouse and to protests so…
Annalise Mabe  Â
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2022 saw an unprecedented war on trans rights — and, quietly, 3 research breakthroughs that may help many reach 'gender euphoria'
Research and innovations have led to new opportunities in gender-affirming healthcare, even as seve…
Andrea Michelson  Â
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These transformative leaders in healthcare are dealing with an unprecedented era of politics in the medical industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Insider identified 10 healthcare leaders changing the business. They're using government resources …
Rebecca Torrence  Â
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A woman who feels 'allergic to gravity' can't stand for more than 3 minutes without passing out, vomiting or feeling faint
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome caused Lyndsi Johnson, 28, to faint up to 10 times a day …
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce  Â
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A mom of a trans child shares her tips on how parents can offer support to their children as they transition
It's challenging for parents to know how to support transgender kids. Here, a mom of a boy undergoi…
Jane Ridley  Â
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Trans kids rarely change their minds about their gender, according to a years-long study tracking hundreds of children
The Trans Youth Project followed children as young as 3 who socially affirmed their gender with nam…
Andrea Michelson  Â
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Alabama governor signs anti-trangender bills, saying she believes children should 'develop into the adults God intended'
The federal government has told states they plan to ensure transgender care for minors is provided.
Rebecca Cohen  Â
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5 days into 2022, 5 anti-trans bills have already been introduced across the US
If passed, the bills would prevent trans children from playing on team sports teams, using school l…
Canela López  Â
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Arkansas law that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth blocked by a federal judge
The law was the latest move by state legislators in the United States to limit healthcare options f…
Madison Hall  Â
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As LGBTQ discrimination continues to rise, Pride Month needs to permanently return to its activist roots
In 2020, LGBTQ people faced anti-trans bills, a rise in hate crimes, and COVID-19-related challenge…
Frank Olito,Canela López  Â
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How face mapping can help you get to the root cause of your acne
If you keep getting acne in the same places, then there might be an underlying cause. For example, …
Sanjana Gupta,Debra Jaliman  Â
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I'm a trans reporter who started testosterone the day Arkansas passed its anti-trans law. Here's how I navigate reporting on trans issues.
It often feels like weight of the world is on my shoulders. If I miss a news hit, I wonder if anyon…
Canela López  Â
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Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to separate trans children from their families, labeling transgender care 'child abuse'
Bill SB1646 would allow the state to take trans children away from their families for providing the…
Canela López  Â
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Every anti-trans bill US lawmakers introduced this year, from banning medication to jail time for doctors
This year, 28 states will vote on bills to curb the rights of transgender adults and children, cove…